Vincent Price Sopa Poblano - Poblano Chile Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 lb lean pork, in small cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1/2 medium onion)
• 1 cup corn, freshly scraped from ear is preferred (1 ear fresh corn)
• 1 poblano chile, seeded and thinly sliced (for spicier use greener poblanos, for sweeter use red-ish poblanos)
• 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1 small zucchini)
• 3 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt, to taste
• fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat the oil, then add the pork and sauté over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned, about 7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion, corn, poblano chile, zucchini, tomato puree, and the chicken stock.

3. 3

   Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the avocado and Parmesan cheese, stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste, and garnish with cilantro springs and serve immediately.